Final scale – factor loadings, reliability, and variance explained (N = 200)
| Factors | Item | Factor loadings | Cronbach's α | Variance explained, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factor 1: Data protection distrust | I am concerned that my personal and academic data could be shared with third parties without my permission. (V1) | 0.827 | 0.812 | 24.325 |
| I am afraid that stored and processed data might be changed or manipulated without authorization. (V2) | 0.811 | |||
| I am concerned that my stored information could be used for purposes other than those originally intended without my knowledge or consent. (V4) | 0.876 | |||
| Factor 2: Functional distrust | I doubt that the suggestions or recommendations it provides effectively support my learning needs. (V5) | 0.796 | 0.706 | 21.475 |
| I am concerned that the technology may not adequately address specific learning goals or objectives. (V6) | 0.801 | |||
| I am sceptical about the tool's ability to deliver meaningful educational outcomes for me. (V8) | 0.787 | |||
| Factor 3: Distrust of AI replacing humans | A trainer with extensive experience can teach more effectively than an AI. (V10) | 0.855 | 0.752 | 22.685 |
| Experienced trainers have a deeper understanding of the entrepreneurial process than AI can achieve. (V11) | 0.787 | |||
| A human trainer can better understand my emotional needs and adapt their teaching accordingly, which AI tools cannot do. (V13) | 0.781 | |||
| Total variance explained (%) | 68.485 | |||
| Factors | Item | Factor loadings | Cronbach's α | Variance explained, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factor 1: Data protection distrust | I am concerned that my personal and academic data could be shared with third parties without my permission. (V1) | 0.827 | 0.812 | 24.325 |
| I am afraid that stored and processed data might be changed or manipulated without authorization. (V2) | 0.811 | |||
| I am concerned that my stored information could be used for purposes other than those originally intended without my knowledge or consent. (V4) | 0.876 | |||
| Factor 2: Functional distrust | I doubt that the suggestions or recommendations it provides effectively support my learning needs. (V5) | 0.796 | 0.706 | 21.475 |
| I am concerned that the technology may not adequately address specific learning goals or objectives. (V6) | 0.801 | |||
| I am sceptical about the tool's ability to deliver meaningful educational outcomes for me. (V8) | 0.787 | |||
| Factor 3: Distrust of AI replacing humans | A trainer with extensive experience can teach more effectively than an AI. (V10) | 0.855 | 0.752 | 22.685 |
| Experienced trainers have a deeper understanding of the entrepreneurial process than AI can achieve. (V11) | 0.787 | |||
| A human trainer can better understand my emotional needs and adapt their teaching accordingly, which AI tools cannot do. (V13) | 0.781 | |||
Note(s): KMO = 0.709
Extraction method: Principal Component Analysis
Rotation method: Varimax with Kaiser normalization
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